Abstract
Optical fibers are described that emit
visible light along their length when particulate
up-converters in the cladding are excited by light from
semiconductor light sources propagating in the core and
leaking into the cladding. These eye-catching fibers can
be made in almost any color. They can enhance the
display of safety gear, enliven novelty clothing
displays, make more spectacular theatrical costumes and
find use in a wide range of specialty fabrics for other
novel display applications.
© 2011 IEEE
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